Spear Phishing Quiz

Which of the following is a common sign of a spear phishing email?

An email that addresses you by name and appears to come from someone you know An email with generic greetings like "Dear Customer" An email offering free prizes or rewards An email from a random sender with no context

What should you do if you suspect an email is a spear phishing attempt?

Click on the link to verify its legitimacy Reply to the email asking for more information Report it to your IT department or email provider Forward it to your friends

How can you verify the sender of an email you suspect to be spear phishing?

By calling the phone number provided in the email By checking the email address and contacting the sender through a known and trusted method By replying to the email and asking for confirmation By trusting the email if it has a company logo

What is spear phishing?

A method of harvesting crops A technique used in fishing A way to boost website traffic A targeted cyber attack where scammers attempt to trick individuals into providing sensitive information

Which of the following actions can help protect you from spear phishing attacks?

Opening attachments from unknown senders Enabling multi-factor authentication on your accounts Ignoring all emails Sharing your passwords with trusted friends